ac
cent
Third Person
accents
Present Participle
accenting
Past Tense
accented
Past Participle
accented
1
to stress or single out something as important or noteworthy
transitive
- In the painting, the artist chose vibrant colors to accent the focal point and create visual interest.
- The teacher encouraged students to use bold font to accent important information in their essays.
- The designer accented the simplicity of the dress with a bold statement necklace.
- The chef accented the natural flavors of the dish with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil.
- The speaker accented the main points of the presentation to ensure clarity.
2
to express or pronounce a word with particular stress or emphasis on a syllable or sound
transitive
- During the negotiation, the manager strategically used pauses to accent the critical terms of the agreement.
- The actor accented each line of the monologue with a dramatic flair, captivating the audience.
- He accented the word "emphasis" on the second syllable to convey its meaning clearly.
- In Irish Gaelic, it's important to accent certain vowels to convey the correct meaning.
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